Person rescued 6 hours after falling from cliff in Yavapai County

PHOENIX — A person was rescued from Sycamore Canyon, in Yavapai County, after falling off a cliff, according to the Jerome Fire Department. 

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The department said the person was stranded for more than six hours on May 7 and was found by another person passing by who then called 911. 

Due to the difficult terrain in the canyon, the department had to use a rope system to remove the patient. 

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The person was taken via helicopter to receive care after the rescue. The department did not share what condition the patient is in. 

“Our thoughts are with the patient and their family during this difficult time. We hope for a speedy recovery from this traumatic incident,” the department said. 

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